What made Brawn an F1 legend
To reach Formula 1’s feted paddocks, it takes a considerable dose of dedication. To not only stay there, but to leave a legacy of success across different generations, more than a modicum of something special is required. It requires unparalleled determination. It requires ingenuity. Furthermore, it requires bravery to makeContinue Reading
Why Bagnaia appears closer to leaving Ducati than staying
Despite the calm Francesco Bagnaia has projected in recent days regarding his chances of renewing his MotoGP contract with Ducati, the signals coming from the upper echelons of the Bologna-based manufacturer suggest that the Italian may be closer to changing teams in MotoGP than to continuing in red.At such aContinue Reading
Why Francesco Bagnaia seems closer to leaving Ducati than staying
Despite the calm Francesco Bagnaia has projected in recent days regarding his chances of renewing his MotoGP contract with Ducati, the signals coming from the upper echelons of the Bologna-based manufacturer suggest that the Italian may be closer to changing teams in MotoGP than to continuing in red.At such aContinue Reading
Microsoft switches F1 sponsorship from Alpine to Mercedes
Mercedes has signed a multi-year deal with Microsoft, starting from the 2026 season.Microsoft was a long-time partner of the rival Alpine squad, which it first sponsored in 2012 when the outfit was named Lotus, but has now switched allegiances as its Alpine deal ended following the 2025 campaign.The Microsoft logoContinue Reading
Mercedes reveals new-look F1 design for 2026
Mercedes has lifted the covers off the W17, its new Formula 1 car for the 2026 season.The new machinery meets F1’s new technical regulations on the chassis and engine sides, featuring active aerodynamics and a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric energy.The W17 sports a mostly unchanged black and silverContinue Reading
Norris: From Autosport BRDC Young Driver winner to Autosport Champion
Autosport handed out our inaugural Autosport Champion accolade at the 38th Autosport Awards at London’s Roundhouse on 21 January. And it was appropriate that reigning world champion Lando Norris should win it – but not just for his Formula 1 success.Quite aside from becoming the second Young Driver winner toContinue Reading
Why McLaren won’t run on the first day of F1’s Barcelona test
McLaren will not run on the opening day of Formula 1’s behind-closed-doors test at Barcelona as it sought to maximise the development time of its new title defender – the MCL40.Audi, Cadillac, Racing Bulls, and now Alpine have given their new 2026 models track time in private shakedown events, aimingContinue Reading
Norris named Autosport British Competition Driver of the Year and Autosport Champion
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris is the winner of Autosport’s 2025 British Competition Driver of the Year Award, voted for by fans.The 26-year-old battled with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to take his first world title by two points, scoring seven grand prix wins inContinue Reading
Ogier retains Autosport’s Rally Driver of the Year Award
Nine-time World Rally champion Sebastien Ogier is the winner of Autosport’s 2025 Rally Driver of the Year Award.Ogier won six rounds on his way to the crown despite only contesting 11 of the 14 events with Toyota.Autosport readers have voted the Frenchman the top rally driver of 2025, ahead ofContinue Reading
McLaren MCL39 wins Autosport’s Competition Car of the Year Award
The McLaren MCL39 has been voted the 2025 Autosport Competition Car of the Year.McLaren’s last ground-effect Formula 1 challenger was the car to beat in 2025, taking 14 grand prix wins and 13 pole positions. McLaren won the constructors’ championship and Lando Norris took his first drivers’ title, with team-mateContinue Reading